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Joseph Gatimu

CX & Marketing Specialist | PMO
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

Adaptive and dynamic professional with hands-on experience for tailoring solutions. Proven ability to exceed targets delivering an unforgettable customer experience and organizational performance. Equipped with 8 years of experience in BPO (business process outsourcing) and 4 years in customer experience. Demonstrates strong analytical and project management skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational evolution.

Recognized for facilitative leadership in a cosmopolitan environment, nurturing proficiency in customer excellence and operational functions such as business development, compliance, policy development, and brand campaigns to drive performance. Developed exceptional communication skills and fostered mutually beneficial business relationships while working with over 32 African markets of the agencies & franchises.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CX & Marketing Specialist | PMO

Multichoice Northern Region, Agencies & Franchises
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
8 2020 - Current
  • Agency operation support and stakeholder management for 32 markets across Africa.
  • Coordinated due diligence efforts by working closely with legal, accounting, and tax advisors on behalf of clients.
  • Optimized client presentations by incorporating data visualization techniques and clear messaging to enhance stakeholder understanding of complex topics.
  • Maintained strong relationships with key industry players to stay informed about market trends and potential opportunities.
  • Streamlined due diligence processes for efficient deal execution and reduced time to completion.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
  • Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout the project life cycle.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to inform data-driven marketing decisions.
  • Conducted competitor analysis for better positioning in the market and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Delivered comprehensive market research reports that guided executive decision-making processes.

Multichoice Business Desk/Back Office Team Lead

Multichoice
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2014 - 08.2020
  • Conveyance of SMS/Email to our subscribers regarding payment reminders, offers and promos both products (DStv & GOtv).
  • Processing of new subscribers, maintaining customers' requests on accounts, and implementing changes on existing subscribers accounts that also include filling documents across regions
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Collaborating with other departments leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team, which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.

Customer Correspondence Desk

Multichoice
Nairobi, 30
11.2012 - 07.2014
  • Managed social care pages (Facebook & Twitter) to respond to queries and provide satisfactory solutions for both DStv and GOtv customers. This had a north of 1000 interactions within a day.
  • Liaise with the call center manager as to ensure customer satisfaction is uncompromised at whatever cost in service/product delivery during the customer journey
  • As well as set KPI are attained or surpassed.
  • Created customized mailing lists for targeted communications campaigns based on client preferences and interests.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices related to correspondence management, applying new methods when appropriate.
  • Provided administrative support during high-volume periods by assisting colleagues with document preparation and distribution tasks.

Data and Customer Support

Essar Telecom Limited | YU-Mobile Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2011 - 03.2012
  • Kenya's fourth mobile cellular network under the brand 'YUMobile' with a customer base of over 2.3 million subscribers.
  • Increased sales by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Evaluated competitors'' offerings regularly to maintain a competitive edge in the market landscape.
  • Implement new training programs to strengthen team knowledge and performance.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment by encouraging open communication between team members regarding best practices and innovative ideas.
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, leading to higher productivity in the sales and customer support teams.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas requiring improvement or adjustments in our services or products.

Education

Diploma in Marketing Management - Marketing Management

Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
Current - Current

Certificate Key Technologies for Business Specialization. - Cloud Computing, AI & Data Science

IBM - Coursera
Nairobi
09.2024 - 10.2024

Data Analyst Associate -

Microsoft Certified - Udemy Business
Nairobi
01.2023 - 03.2024

BBA - International Business Management

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
01.2021 - Current

Certificate in IT Part 1 & 2 - undefined

Institute of Advanced Technology
05.2011 - undefined

Skills

Stakeholder Management

References

References available upon request

Industryhonors

  • I was awarded a certificate for the understudy management program, where I served as the Business Desk Team Leader for the first half of 2019. This was a flagship cycle project launched by Multichoice Kenya.
  • Part of the elite team nominated to oversee the launch of Clarity in Uganda by the regional project manager dubbed 'Clarity Go-Live Uganda'
  • Pioneered the creation of the company internal intranet as an administrator with the objective to act as a knowledge hub to facilitate efficiency and promote customer experience.
  • Successful deployment, training & roll out of SMA systems Project, as resourceful sales tool in use by ESP agents in Nakuru, Meru & Kisumu.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with an Elite team in the deployment and implementation of an automated ticketing system with the objective to offer efficiency in the customer escalation process.
  • Achieved a successful deployment and roll-out of a sales business tool, FSS (Field Sales Services), that was aimed to grow and acquire higher sales by scaling upwards our channel distribution in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and DRC markets.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members, by creating an efficient-model program, thus developed a contemporary back-office that addressed all pertinent customer-facing issues.

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Swahili
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Diploma in Marketing Management - Marketing Management

Kenya Institute of Management
Current - Current

Certificate Key Technologies for Business Specialization. - Cloud Computing, AI & Data Science

IBM - Coursera
09.2024 - 10.2024

Data Analyst Associate -

Microsoft Certified - Udemy Business
01.2023 - 03.2024

BBA - International Business Management

Kenyatta University
01.2021 - Current

Multichoice Business Desk/Back Office Team Lead

Multichoice
08.2014 - 08.2020

Customer Correspondence Desk

Multichoice
11.2012 - 07.2014

Certificate in IT Part 1 & 2 - undefined

Institute of Advanced Technology
05.2011 - undefined

Data and Customer Support

Essar Telecom Limited | YU-Mobile Kenya
02.2011 - 03.2012

CX & Marketing Specialist | PMO

Multichoice Northern Region, Agencies & Franchises
8 2020 - Current
Joseph GatimuCX & Marketing Specialist | PMO